hospice in Newton, MA
First Choice Healthcare INC
One Gateway Center, 300 Washington Street, Suite 607, Newton, MA 02458 · (617) 738-1113
CMS family caregiver survey star rating
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
First Choice Healthcare INC at a glance
First Choice Healthcare INC is a for-profit hospice in Newton, Massachusetts (Middlesex County).
CMS has not published a family caregiver survey star rating for this hospice, usually because it has too little recent data.
76% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 47 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- November 20, 2017
- County
- Middlesex County
- CMS Certification Number
- 221605
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 73% | 81.8% | 82.7% | Worse |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 76% | 84.8% | 84.9% | Worse |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 74% | 75.6% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 74% | 77.4% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 88% | 91.4% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 80% | 81.3% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 93% | 91.3% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 98.2% | 94.2% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 30.9% | 66.8% | 56.3% | Worse |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 8 | 9.3 | 8.9 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 47 | 95 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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- ★★★★★3Average
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Frequently asked questions
What is First Choice Healthcare INC's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for First Choice Healthcare INC. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
Where is First Choice Healthcare INC and how do I contact it?
First Choice Healthcare INC is at One Gateway Center, 300 Washington Street, Suite 607, Newton, MA 02458. Phone: (617) 738-1113.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.